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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726.45, 1,086.98 and 434.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726.45, 1,086.98 and 434.10 is: 649.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726.45 : 1,086.98 = 434.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726.45/1,086.98 = 434.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726.45x = 1,086.98 × 434.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726.45x = 471,855.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,855.85/726.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.54

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